Ascot Racecourse is an iconic site which has played an important role in the City of Belmont’s history and character. Alongside the racecourse is an area known as the 'Residential and Stables Area’ which is bounded by the Swan River, Tonkin Highway, Great Eastern Highway and Hardey Road. If you have stables you will need to have them registered with the City. Environmental Health Officers carry out routine inspections of the stables. All stables must comply with both: